Clicky when doing precise stuff and smooth when I go through tens of thousands lines of code
3 years ago | 5
I don't know if 54 qualifies as 'certified old guy', but I've always used smooth scrolling even for games and powerpoint-engineering. I have the beginnings of RSI in both hands so anything that's less repetitive, less ratchety, and has more dynamic range keeps the old joints flexing.
3 years ago | 2
Luckily my mouse can switch between the two, so I use clicky for games, and smooth for everything else.
3 years ago | 5
If it's something where precision is not immediately required, smooth is the way to go.
3 years ago | 1
Depends. AutoCAD, clicky please. Spreadsheets, smooth. Logitech mouse with both
3 years ago | 1
I like clicky-scroll, but I did not realize until recently how much difference the mouse makes. I've got a Logitech G403 and the wheel is GREAT - it has "clicks" but they're smooth enough, and the wheel has a rubberized surface that provides good traction. I tried out a Logitech G502 and the wheel was awful - the clicks were loud and the smooth metal wheel necessitated pushing harder than I liked to get it to spin.
3 years ago | 1
I would prefer clicky scrolling, bit I have never really tried smooth scroll. But what I really love is a mouse with DPI- and DPI+ buttons, that is possible to rebind. So, if to rebind them to Ctrl+End and Ctrl+Home, it would be extremely convenient to jump to the top or the bottom of the page. Unfortunately, not all mouses allow to rebind DPI buttons.
3 years ago | 0
My mouse (Logitech G903, I think) can toggle between clicky & free-wheeling. I love that feature, & I switch as needed.
3 years ago | 2
I prefer clicky by default, but a button (logitech g502) to switch to smooth is very important.
3 years ago (edited) | 0
Where is the “I have a poor people’s mouse and can’t choose between the two” option?
3 years ago | 0
I'm too old to know the difference, back in my day I would have balls in my mouse !
3 years ago | 0
I use the thing where you press middle mouse button then just move your mouse
3 years ago | 0
My cheap mouse only has clicky so I don't have much choice here..
3 years ago | 0
Wow, can't believe I'm here first. 29 seconds since posted it said. Def. Smooth scrolling. Depending on the game I'll use smooth ingame too.
3 years ago | 0
dslyecxi
In creating the YIR 2020 video, and particularly in going through the 100+ hours of footage to collect clips, I had a great old guy moment where my middle (scrolling) finger had actually gotten a little sore from tons upon tons upon tons of clicky scrolling. I ended up switching over to smooth scroll as a result, and since then I've been liking it a lot. I still use clicky for games, but editing/browsing/etc is now smooth.
When not gaming, what method do you prefer? For me it's turned into smooth after decades of clicky.
3 years ago | [YT] | 54